Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge would like to welcome all of you in this round table discussion toward improving Muggle-Wizard relations
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Name: 宿黎 (Su Li) Occupation: Fifth year Ravenclaw at Hogwarts Location: Scotland, UK
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To Muggles: What's the most famous brand of clothes in the Muggle world? If someone from the Wizarding world wants to branch out into Muggle fashion, what's the best way to go about doing it? Must they attend "fashion school" or some such?
To Witches/Wizards: We have integrated ties, shirts, trousers and skirts into the Hogwarts uniform. What are your thoughts on integrating Muggle underwear into Wizarding society? What about guards for Quidditch players?
Professor Dumbledore, I am earning ten extra points for Ravenclaw, right?
Though not being a very fashionable person myself, it would appear that depending on your gender, social status, geographic location, sexual orientation, etc., there are quite a variety of brands to choose from.
If someone from the wizarding world wants to branch out into Muggle fashion... I think perhaps the Malfoy family would do quite well with simply "selling" their current fashion sense... Or is that not a Malfoy thing to do, hm...
*raises an eyebrow* My mother's wardrobe is not for the view of the common public, I will have you know.
But as anyone who has ever seen her can attest to, her sense of fashion is impeccable. Robes of high fashion and elegant fit are most common, of course ... but the occasional evening gown is not out of the question.
I myself often favor the more Muggle dress, as it doesn't tend to get caught on everything when one is busy. But robes are a staple and I believe always will be, both in the professional and personal existance of one in the wizarding world.
Reiterating Mr. Saint's point above, there's also the question of ethnicity, since that affects your body structure to a certain extent.
For example, fashion in Seattle, U.S.A. and fashion in Vancouver, Canada differ because there are more overweight, plus-sized Americans compared to plus-sized Canadians. To make a sweeping generalization, Canadians care more about fashion than Americans.
A recent brand that has been widely successful around the globe is Zara (might be Zahra...), which is targeted toward the young working adults.
And yes, there are fashion schools and they are helpful, I would imagine, especially if you're unsure regarding the taste of your targeted audience (i.e., Muggles).
...*cough* I mean, guards to protects bits from injuries. Similar to what a Muggle American football player might wear perhaps. (Anthony has pictures).
But I guess Quidditch won't be as fun without threat of imminent death and loss of body parts.
I think quiddich uniforms are wonderful - my son were so cute when played for Slytherin! Guards are for that old-fashioned muggles sports - not for pure-blood Wizards
Occupation: Fifth year Ravenclaw at Hogwarts
Location: Scotland, UK
Question/Concern:
To Muggles: What's the most famous brand of clothes in the Muggle world? If someone from the Wizarding world wants to branch out into Muggle fashion, what's the best way to go about doing it? Must they attend "fashion school" or some such?
To Witches/Wizards: We have integrated ties, shirts, trousers and skirts into the Hogwarts uniform. What are your thoughts on integrating Muggle underwear into Wizarding society? What about guards for Quidditch players?
Professor Dumbledore, I am earning ten extra points for Ravenclaw, right?
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If someone from the wizarding world wants to branch out into Muggle fashion... I think perhaps the Malfoy family would do quite well with simply "selling" their current fashion sense... Or is that not a Malfoy thing to do, hm...
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Ah, you mean understated elegance is what sells in the Muggle world?
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For women, we might peek into Blaise Zabini's mother's wardrobe, I believe... But that's not information of which I'm privy to...
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But as anyone who has ever seen her can attest to, her sense of fashion is impeccable. Robes of high fashion and elegant fit are most common, of course ... but the occasional evening gown is not out of the question.
I myself often favor the more Muggle dress, as it doesn't tend to get caught on everything when one is busy. But robes are a staple and I believe always will be, both in the professional and personal existance of one in the wizarding world.
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Does your mother make appearances in the muggle world from time to time?
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But it isn't out of the question that she might do so from time to time.
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For example, fashion in Seattle, U.S.A. and fashion in Vancouver, Canada differ because there are more overweight, plus-sized Americans compared to plus-sized Canadians. To make a sweeping generalization, Canadians care more about fashion than Americans.
A recent brand that has been widely successful around the globe is Zara (might be Zahra...), which is targeted toward the young working adults.
And yes, there are fashion schools and they are helpful, I would imagine, especially if you're unsure regarding the taste of your targeted audience (i.e., Muggles).
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Since evidently you've never withdrawn your nose from a book long enough to notice, the Wizarding World has had them for a long time.
They are usually referred to as 'Beaters', though in the professional leagues, they are often known as 'Managers' or as 'Press Agents'.
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But I guess Quidditch won't be as fun without threat of imminent death and loss of body parts.
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I am proud of my lack of contamination by everything to do with Muggle Americans, including their bastardisation of football.
I can see I shall have to Have A Word With Mister Goldstein.
Though I do have to admit you are not entirely incorrect: many otherwise-dreary activities are enlivened by the imminent prospect of carnage.
This panel, for one.
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Guards are for that old-fashioned muggles sports - not for pure-blood Wizards
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In future, reduce the number of Alihotsy leaves in Ciss' tonic to 4 per size 2 cauldron.
Side-effects of the current 5-leaf formula resemble exposure to Babbling Beverage.
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Babbling Beverage sounds useful for court testimonies.
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